Ryan Snare | Relief Pitcher

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Royals signed LHP Ryan Snare to a minor league contract.

Snare, who served a few brief stints in the majors with the Rangers two years ago, won't be a candidate to make the Royals. He's decent depth for Triple-A Omaha, but that's about it. Tue, Feb 21, 2006 05:16:00 PM

The Rangers released LHP Ryan Snare yesterday.

Snare, who was acquired from the Marlins in the Ugueth Urbina trade in 2003, had a 6.38 ERA at Triple-A Oklahoma. Thu, Jul 21, 2005 10:24:00 AM

Snare was designated for assignment last week. He has been a bit of a disappointment after being acquired in an offseason deal with the Marlins and is a longshot to make the Rangers' staff next season. Thu, Sep 30, 2004 09:09:00 AM

Snare was designated for assignment last week. He has been a bit of a disappointment after being acquired in an offseason deal with the Marlins and is a longshot to make the Rangers' staff next season.

Ryan Snare will likely be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma today to take Jeff Nelson's place on the 25-man roster.

Snare will stay in Texas as long as he pitches well or until one of the Rangers' injured starters (Mickey Callaway, Chan Ho Park or Juan Dominguez) is ready to be activated off the disabled list. With seven shutout innings last night, Mike Bacsik gave himself a little job security.

Instead of giving Friday's start to Ryan Snare or John Hudgins, the Rangers will call up Sam Narron from Triple-A Oklahoma City to pitch against the A's.

Narron has been a very steady Class AAA starter this season, posting a 6-1 record with a 4.01 ERA for the Redhawks. He has, however, allowed 70 hits in 60 2/3 innings, and his strikeout totals are quite low (19). If you are thinking of picking up Narron to bolster your fantasy pitching staff, pass for the moment.

Ryan Snare was acquired by the Rangers from the Marlins in a four-player deal.

Snare, a second-round pick in 2000, is a decent lefty prospect. He had a 3.67 ERA in 18 starts for Double-A Carolina. Some see him as a bottom-of-the-rotation starter, others as a solid reliever. Since he's going to the Rangers, he should get every opportunity to remain a starting pitcher.

Depth Charts

Mike Moustakas is not in the Royals' lineup Sunday due to a sore knee.

He was hit by a pitch in the knee on Saturday. Moose is expected to be fine, but the club wanted to give him a little rest just to be safe. Cheslor Cuthbert will start in Moustakas' place at third base.

Gordon has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his left groin, an injury he suffered Wednesday night while trying to track down a ball to deep left field. The star left fielder was placed on the disabled list Thursday morning and probably won't be back until sometime in September. It's obviously a massive blow for the AL Central-leading Royals. Jarrod Dyson is starting in left on Thursday and will be an intriguing fantasy play going forward because of his excellent speed.

Vargas had been trying to pitch through a flexor tendon issue and then he blew out his UCL during his first start back from the DL on Tuesday. It's not official yet, but Tommy John surgery is undoubtedly coming. The procedure would knock Vargas out until at least the second half of next season and perhaps all of 2016. He's under contract with the Royals through 2017.